tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post3319595076757915357..comments2024-03-28T09:44:06.407+00:00Comments on Astrid's Artistic Efforts: Let's Celebrate the Journey, for A Vintage Journey Birthday ChallengeAstrid Macleanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09489025428063136772noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-47788932859516585192020-06-03T23:56:33.354+01:002020-06-03T23:56:33.354+01:00Fantastic Astrid! Fantastic Astrid! Shari Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14249933963556725033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-29351878531405399112019-03-30T15:35:55.167+00:002019-03-30T15:35:55.167+00:00WOWZERS!!! This is absolutely GORGEOUS! Thanks for...WOWZERS!!! This is absolutely GORGEOUS! Thanks for the details of how you created this journal cover!Lagenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01784690625244899150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-64210306281899696722019-03-14T17:44:28.346+00:002019-03-14T17:44:28.346+00:00Your Journal is absolutely Stunning, Astrid. You h...Your Journal is absolutely Stunning, Astrid. You have glue gun drawing down to a fine art - fantastic detailed design. I've given glue gun drwaing a go a couple of times and although its fun its the easiest especially when more detailed drawign is involved so all credit and 'hats off' to you for such a sterling job.<br />As for the colour palette - I'm well n truly sold and oh my your calligraphy penmanship is outstanding. <br /><br />Thanks you so much for being such a great teammate and lovely friend, Astrid. I feel honoured and humbled to have been able to share the AVJ journey with you since I joined the team. <br />Heres to many more happy creative AVJ years together . <br />Hugs <br /> A Pinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04380869190533330025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-21731289058542555702019-03-08T23:38:06.621+00:002019-03-08T23:38:06.621+00:00Stunning creation. Love the texture from the glue ...Stunning creation. Love the texture from the glue gun and the colours are glorious. Thank you for the step by step and love your text with the dip pen too. Tons of inspiration, thank you x.Mac Mablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179537412594312594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-44404212231851792562019-03-07T20:09:13.689+00:002019-03-07T20:09:13.689+00:00How very fun to craft with Annie and to learn abou...How very fun to craft with Annie and to learn about using hot glue like this! What a wonderful cover you created - love the texture the glue gives and the beautiful colors you used Astrid! And what gorgeous dip pen calligraphy you did on that lovely piece of paper - it is so even and straight - I think you are ready to teach the technique - your practice sure paid off - even your pen with its stand is beautiful!! well done! xxJulia Astonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14056249262392002395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-5303744313433909262019-03-07T12:23:35.242+00:002019-03-07T12:23:35.242+00:00What a fabulous patina you've achieved on this...What a fabulous patina you've achieved on this journal cover, Astrid! I truly looks like aged copper! The hot glue gun technique is one I've wanted to try, and your flowing tree design is wonderful inspiration! Indeed, this will be a great journal to practice your penning! But it really looks like you need NO more practice--your sample is absolutely beautiful and skillful! Wow! You are one talented lady! Sending hugs and apologies for being so late! sarasclosethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09721374629006409763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-82955181138912021142019-03-05T12:12:21.429+00:002019-03-05T12:12:21.429+00:00What a cool journal cover! The first looks at it,m...What a cool journal cover! The first looks at it,made me think of Sleepy Hollow,so vintage,almost ancient! Then as I read on and saw it was with hot glue! WOW ! How cool!! Even the word journal is done so beautifully! Bravo on those colors!<br /> Well, reading till the end and then looking at your script, Astrid,your writing skills are beyond amazing! You sure have captured the technique and may I say, if I did not know better,would swear that was printed! Fabulous! All of your practice has sure paid off!<br />Now,is there something you cannot do? LOL<br />sending big hugs and lots of love,Jackie xxJackie PNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15694021505692210982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-15614024209465956972019-03-03T20:35:24.341+00:002019-03-03T20:35:24.341+00:00What a beautiful journal cover Astrid, the natural...What a beautiful journal cover Astrid, the natural organic feel of the 'tree of life' and the fabulous patina you achieved is so beautiful and so you! I want to thank you for all of your support and encouragement over the years as we've traveled the road together at A Vintage Journey, it was truly one of the best days of my life when I was asked to join A Vintage Journey as a Creative Guide. Although we've never met in person I consider all of you my friends and I hope that our journey will continue together for many, many more years to come! Deb xoDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08202241672864661004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-57415765273538973242019-03-03T19:32:07.455+00:002019-03-03T19:32:07.455+00:00A fab post Astrid! Isnt it great when you meet wit...A fab post Astrid! Isnt it great when you meet with crafting friends and try different things... love the glue gun textures!!! (Feel the need to play......). Wow to your calligraphy - this is beautiful, I cannot imagine ever being able to do that!!! Wonderful to celebrate 5 years on AVJ (well nearly for 5 for me) with you, just wish our paths would cross at some point!!! Nikki xxxNikki Actonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15419439198193876751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-40067541035416127472019-03-03T16:55:05.537+00:002019-03-03T16:55:05.537+00:00Just one word from me :
F*A*N*T*A*S*T*I*C
Just one word from me :<br />F*A*N*T*A*S*T*I*C<br /><br /><br />froebelsternchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06501600240752195171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-52997287339986272472019-03-03T13:21:25.774+00:002019-03-03T13:21:25.774+00:00Wow.. Love the hot glue tree... Just a brilliant ...Wow.. Love the hot glue tree... Just a brilliant idea!!! Super gorgeous Astrid! Anita Houston The Artful Mavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01949969469882107026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-59290422563321630132019-03-02T22:19:13.238+00:002019-03-02T22:19:13.238+00:00What fun you and Annie must have had with that glu...What fun you and Annie must have had with that glue gun, it's a super technique and i'm sure you will find other ways to use it now you have had a play. Those colours really do look beautiful together reminding me of a garden plaque I once saw in a country garden whilst on holiday in Wales. A beautiful way to celebrate your journey and all the more enjoyed with good friends along the way. Thank you for sharing as always Astrid as you know I love it all.<br />Creative Hugs & AVJ Birthday wishes Tracey xxTracey@Hotchpotchcreationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15362505772186981279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-75127010506250177032019-03-02T20:05:14.008+00:002019-03-02T20:05:14.008+00:00The colors and textures on your journal are amazin...The colors and textures on your journal are amazing. What a great way to celebrate our birthday, with a tribute to friendship. Love all of it. Hugs, S@ndyS@ndy Dillerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862956606175271027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-14237487274211776182019-03-02T00:46:51.692+00:002019-03-02T00:46:51.692+00:00Astrid, this journal cover is so so cool! I just ...Astrid, this journal cover is so so cool! I just love it. So vintage, and grungy, and unique. Hope you dont mind if I use your inspiration to make one just like it. Thank you for great step-by-steps.suzieq23https://www.blogger.com/profile/09306307185635129376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-3348671336523993552019-03-01T21:18:31.941+00:002019-03-01T21:18:31.941+00:00What a fabulous result you achieved with the glue ...What a fabulous result you achieved with the glue gun Astrid, your journal is gorgeous, the patina is so beautiful. The journal cover has such a wonderful 'organic' look to it and how lovely to create it alongside Annie too. I know I have not joined in much of late but it has been a real pleasure seeing your wonderful art over the years, as well as getting to know you as a friend. Hugs, Anne xxRedannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00927442847627008591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-38881837711574397952019-03-01T20:23:27.345+00:002019-03-01T20:23:27.345+00:00A fantastic project to celebrate AVJ's 5th Bir...A fantastic project to celebrate AVJ's 5th Birthday. The textures using the heat gun looks amazing.<br />Yvonne xxMeggymayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15523023041456397683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-28661869317701604142019-03-01T19:39:50.695+00:002019-03-01T19:39:50.695+00:00Wualaaa this is an amazing Art journal cover !! I ...Wualaaa this is an amazing Art journal cover !! I love love it Astrid, love the hot glued tree, both parts are wonderful !! The colours are so lovely, fantastique details too !! Great !<br />I wish you a very happy weekend,<br />Big hugs, CatyCatyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10055482287790873669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-12813694397016305202019-03-01T18:37:12.249+00:002019-03-01T18:37:12.249+00:00Oh my, what amazing makes! I love the patina that ...Oh my, what amazing makes! I love the patina that you created on your journal cover and I've been wondering about this technique with hot glue when I came across it last year, maybe I'll give it a try but I'll need to raid my hubby's tool kit first ... lol 😉. It certainly looks like you had so much fun with your dear friend Annie too! Then there is your beautiful calligraphy, which I'm totally in awe of - it's stunning! Thanks for the inspiration and wishing you happy Friday and weekend! J 😊 x Let's Art Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01601080465795070519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-5001577110318173182019-03-01T16:30:53.170+00:002019-03-01T16:30:53.170+00:00Amazing what a gluegun can be used for , and then ...Amazing what a gluegun can be used for , and then create such beauty !The tree and the script is simply gorgeous !! <br />Love the patina you achieved dear Astrid, the gold let through in some places give a gorgeous look, to the front of your book !! <br />Thank you for telling and showing - must have been fun creating this together with Annie . Hugs, Dorthe, xoxoDorthehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13685326242045661724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-3416644559644496372019-03-01T15:33:18.239+00:002019-03-01T15:33:18.239+00:00The glue gun textured tree is really amazing - so ...The glue gun textured tree is really amazing - so organic and beautiful with the layers of colour and gleaming in the light. The layered patina is so effective, and I love those accents of pale script giving that perfect extra touch of depth and detail to the background. How lovely to celebrate with a project created in company with Annie - an AVJ creative day! Happy AVJ Birthday... it's an honour and a delight to travel with you.<br />Alison xWords and Pictureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05672524847577136244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-20803836435049813202019-03-01T12:12:53.348+00:002019-03-01T12:12:53.348+00:00Wow!! What a fantastic journal cover Astrid! I l...Wow!! What a fantastic journal cover Astrid! I love the glue gun technique, it looks amazing and the colours are so gorgeous!! The white stamping is a fabulous contrast and I love the textures!! Your script writing is totally awesome. All the practice has certainly paid off. Have a wonderful weekend!! hugs xxMargaret Mifsudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807555779599228830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-78231760129619515722019-03-01T08:49:25.717+00:002019-03-01T08:49:25.717+00:00I love love your journal cover Astrd and the colou...I love love your journal cover Astrd and the colours are incredible x Love the white stamping and embellishments that adorn the cover xx Your writing is fabulous and I so adore the sentiment xxx We certsinly had great fun and I am sure we can use the hot glue in many more ways xxx<br /><br />Happy Anniversary and its been a pleasure sharing the journey with you as well as out close friendship xx<br /><br />Huge hugs<br />Annie xx<br />Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09581031888288730074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-64759397049547032312019-03-01T07:39:33.501+00:002019-03-01T07:39:33.501+00:00Wow Astrid this is a beautifully textured journal ...Wow Astrid this is a beautifully textured journal with all your hallmarks of colour and design. I love how you created this, the fabulous steps you took to end up with such a great journal to write and work in and I’m so envious of your copper plate writing skills. It’s been an amazing five years of developing ourselves, our talent and the challenge blog at AVJ, we’ve all made significant strides in our personal artistic journeys but it’s the warmth and the bonds of friendship that have also grown between us all that has been just as heartwarming. Thank you for sharing your incredible talent with us and for being such a stalwart supporter and friend. Huge hugs xxxBrenda Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10125808222761586493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-90940620681821942752019-03-01T07:37:13.995+00:002019-03-01T07:37:13.995+00:00What an absolut amazing cover, you´ve created here...What an absolut amazing cover, you´ve created here Astrid. I love the rich texture and the color is gorgeous too. EWverything just looks stunning and sooo perfect. Well done on a fantastic piece of Art here.Maryann Laursenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00961916457500365819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6630870386276408912.post-30142130135298093942019-03-01T06:45:22.352+00:002019-03-01T06:45:22.352+00:00This is more than fantastic, great project. Hugs, ...This is more than fantastic, great project. Hugs, ValerieValerie-Jaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01538850820168903865noreply@blogger.com